WorkKeys Level 5: Converting Units 100% Correct A board that measures 3/4 feet long is cut into 6 equal pieces. What is the length of each piece? A. 1-1/2 inches B. 3-1/2 inches C. 3 inches D. 9 inches HINT Convert the feet to inches and divide by 6. - A. 1-1/2 inches A seamstress is covering a banner with fabric. She has a piece of material that is 2 yards long and 36 inches wide. What size banner can she cover with the material? Multiply the length and width to find the answer. A. 2 square yards B. 4 square yards C. 72 square yards D. 144 square inches HINT 1 yard = 3 feet - A. 2 square yards A trucker had a load of grain containing 2 tons. She unloaded 1 ton and 1,200 pounds at the warehouse. How much grain does she still have left on the truck? A. 800 pounds B. 600 pounds C. 1,200 pounds HINT 1 Ton = 2,000 pounds - A. 800 pounds On a recent business trip, it took 7 hours 30 minutes to drive 375 miles. How many miles per hour was the average? A. 50 mph B. 60 mph C. 72 mph D. 80 mph
HINT 30 minutes = .5 hours - A. 50 mph You are employed at a grain processing plant that sells cornmeal for $1.28 per pound. If a sack of cornmeal weighs 4 pounds 12 ounces, how much does it cost? A. $6.08 B. $4.95 C. $5.12 D. $6.40 HINT 1 pound (lb.) = 16 ounces 12 oz/ 16 oz = .75 oz - A. $6.08 A mechanic has a radiator hose that measures 32 feet long. It needs to be cut into pieces equaling 5 feet 3 inches. How many whole pieces can it be cut into? A. 4 pieces B. 6 pieces C. 7 pieces D. 8 pieces HINT 1 foot = 12 inches - B. 6 pieces A pharmacist mixes 3 grams of compound with 5,000 milligrams of solution to create a prescription. How many total grams is the prescription? A. 8 grams B. 800 grams C. 8,000 grams HINT 1000 milligrams = 1 gram - A. 8 grams